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  • April 4, 2020 at 10:00 pm #167916
    Craig S
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    Would anyone be interested in a “jam” session.

    Im thinking we use any existing backing track.

    The idea is, first person records themselves playing over first 12 or 24 bars and

    posts it on AM. Next person downloads that track and records

    themselves playing the next 24 bars over that track

    and so on. After we get enough recordings we can post it as a final production !!

    So who is in?

    Wish You Were Here

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    • April 4, 2020 at 10:21 pm #167917
      sunburst
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      yeah Craig, i’d be interseted,, i’m at lost for ableton live lite is all i tried and a vague at it.. man i was just going with ep 355 ,,i got it tight,, was going over the chord progression just now trying to do something but this genre is fine where it is ..lol.. yeah me i’m done for tonight..i’d be interested in learning how to jam.. just not sure how to go about..pm..i’d be interested,, just don’t know how to really go about it quite honestly.. anyway.. did finish ep 355 better than first showplay..i’m not getting any responses for the first ( not that I need 60 replies it you get my meaning) so I’ll leave it as that..lol.. yeah pm me..you asked.i’d be interested..just not sure how to ..i just started getting basic familized with DAW using ableton live lite so you know

    • April 4, 2020 at 11:31 pm #167929
      sunburst
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      Craig S wrote:

      Would anyone be interested in a “jam” session.

      Im thinking we use any existing backing track.

      The idea is, first person records themselves playing over first 12 or 24 bars and

      posts it on AM. Next person downloads that track and records

      themselves playing the next 24 bars over that track

      and so on. After we get enough recordings we can post it as a final production !!

      So who is in?

      let’s just start early me and you or anyone with this Brian’s track.. i want to showoff..got some time..i didn’t even start getting creative ..just listened played along a few ..it reminded me of the tune solos in joe walsh and Steve Lukather solos ..went through those solos couple nights ago..pretty cool that Walsh locrian riff is so cool.. i enjoyed those two solos i never played them before “dirty laundry” guess it is an eagle tune,, anyways pretty cool riffs/solos

      https://youtu.be/TbYgv6W8Tvo!

    • April 4, 2020 at 11:37 pm #167932
      sunburst
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    • April 4, 2020 at 11:43 pm #167935
      sunburst
      Blocked

      haha, so easy unique and i am enjoying it here there everywhere,, simple stuff.. it’s like learning for now, i never gigged or played out anywhere once,, but i wish i knew what i’m doing now way back ..anyway no regrets i am still alive god willing lol.. going to practice these two solos do something extra with that track oe make my own.. yeah ableton live is all i need ..youtube too.. everything is frosting

    • April 4, 2020 at 11:47 pm #167938
      sunburst
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    • April 5, 2020 at 12:01 am #167940
      sunburst
      Blocked

      so this guy isn’t talking parallel modes but that’s another interpretation getting out of a pentatonic.. flats sharps etc..i think I’m understanding it’s about which basic theoretical concept but they all land on the same six strings/patterns all.. just the way you want to learn them.. shessh some have no basic theory and just go it by ear.. but i am into learning more how to interpret using basic theory concepts ..

      i have some ideas,, still.. bottom line is simply knowing the scale patterns in any key..know your octaves.. know intervals.. sharps flats that modal stuff all is easy with practice.. anyway that’s where I am nowadays… modes ..knowing my relatives major /minors.. i like practicing oll this on zombieguitar.com.. that Brian is cool instructor.. Brian here is awesome but for simple basic theory highly recommend the site i mentioned,,

      i also enjoy much from fretjam.. plenty cool free lessons there too!

    • April 5, 2020 at 6:25 am #167953
      Eric C
      Participant
      Craig S wrote:

      Would anyone be interested in a “jam” session.

      Im thinking we use any existing backing track.

      The idea is, first person records themselves playing over first 12 or 24 bars and

      posts it on AM. Next person downloads that track and records

      themselves playing the next 24 bars over that track

      and so on. After we get enough recordings we can post it as a final production !!

      So who is in?

      Great idea, Craig!

      I’m interested! I also think, we should use an existing Backing Track, maybe Blues, but anything else would be fine, too!

      Eric

    • April 5, 2020 at 9:15 am #167971
      AndréM
      Participant

      Craig i am interested, good idea
      Waiting for more on that.

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 5, 2020 at 10:32 am #167975
      John H
      Participant

      I am in!

    • April 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm #168015
      Craig S
      Participant

      Okay great @John h, @AndreM, Eric C and @Sunburst lets keep the ball rolling.

      my idea for a track to jam to is from EP116. Its a slow Gm Blues (buddy Guy).

      Any other suggestions?

      I have created a folder in my “box” account that already has the backing track.
      Here it is https://app.box.com/s/n623a9eq1km25w9xtgfhan0e2f5sam6o

      (Im not sure if you can upload to it. Can someone test it and let us know)

      Im thinking we use this folder until the final product but if that doesnt work we could just post here. Thoughts?

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 5, 2020 at 7:43 pm #168024
      John H
      Participant

      That works for me… Something simple and bluesy… Keep it simple and doable. Thanks for spearheading this.

    • April 5, 2020 at 9:00 pm #168029
      sunburst
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      I like the the track yes I’ll save it, going to see if i can use ableton try collaborate otherwise i’ll just do as I always been ,, i’ll certainly try,, ain’t going no where..might as well learn DAW okay, i’ll be also looking for solos here in that key progression.. sure there’s enough to keep all here

    • April 6, 2020 at 3:04 am #168043
      Eric C
      Participant

      Great choice, Craig, I like this track too.

      The download works. Upload to your folder doesn’t work. Seems to be ‘read only’. Can you change this to uploadable? An alternative could be using Dropbox, this is free as well.

      Eric

    • April 6, 2020 at 4:55 am #168048
      Craig S
      Participant

      Okay so we are just waiting on Andre to confirm but I think he will be cool with the choice.

      So lets get started. John H, would you like to have first lash (its OK to say no).

      If yes then record maybe the first 24 bars and post the result here and we will go from there.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 6:47 am #168051
      John H
      Participant

      Sure be glad to… I will put something together this evening or tonight (I still have to work at home.) Craig, unless you are willing I can mix it down and blend all the parts. Let me know how you want to do this. Thanks again, fun stuff.

      John

    • April 6, 2020 at 6:50 am #168052
      John H
      Participant

      Yes, I can download the file. After I record, would I send the file to you or “drop” it in your file box at the link you provided? Please advise. Thanks.

      John

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:26 am #168056
      bluesheki
      Participant

      Me too ! Would be very interesting

      Blue

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:27 am #168057
      AndréM
      Participant

      OKits working downloaded it in my Daw.
      I will be working on it tonight.
      How this is going to work?
      Are we all playing 24 bars?
      So i guess we have to wait for JohnH to be done and you will call the next player.

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:45 am #168061
      Craig S
      Participant

      John h. Post your recording here so that the next person can download it and add there session right where you finish. Then they download here for the next etc. Then when we have all had a lash we can post the final version in a new thread.
      Andre, blueski Eric and sunburst do you understand how this works? Anything to add or questions?

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:57 am #168064
      AndréM
      Participant

      Yes perfectly clear, waiting for my call
      Craig TY for doing this.
      I did collaboration before as you know, and think you had a very good idea.
      One question, are doing video or just music?

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 6, 2020 at 8:36 am #168071
      Craig S
      Participant

      Andre just audio for the first time. If we get it rolling maybe a video compilation. I gave some good editing software for that.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 8:42 am #168072
      AndréM
      Participant

      OK sounds fine.

      AndréM

    • April 6, 2020 at 10:12 am #168076
      Eric C
      Participant
      Craig S wrote:

      John h. Post your recording here so that the next person can download it and add there session right where you finish. Then they download here for the next etc. Then when we have all had a lash we can post the final version in a new thread.
      Andre, blueski Eric and sunburst do you understand how this works? Anything to add or questions?

      Yes, that’s clear! So I’m waiting for my call. I’d suggest, Craig, you tell us, who’s next right here in this thread. Looking forward, what you all come up with. Thanks again, That’s fun!

      Eric

    • April 6, 2020 at 10:35 am #168080
      John H
      Participant

      This is a brilliant idea that I hope catches on and is something we can do in the future. Ha ha I say that before I even get started. I will have something this evening posted and or sent to Craig. Happy pickin’!

      JohnH.

    • April 6, 2020 at 10:40 am #168081
      Dave K
      Participant

      I’m gonna sit out of this one, but this is a really cool idea and I can’t wait to hear the end result! Not to mention this is a group of incredible guitar players putting this together. Have fun!

    • April 6, 2020 at 10:55 am #168084
      bluesheki
      Participant

      No questions, i’m just waiting for my go.

      Blue

    • April 6, 2020 at 1:14 pm #168100
      John H
      Participant

      Ok… I am ready to share my part. However, the file is too large to upload to Active Melody. I am wondering the best way to share the file? I cannot get into the site from which Craig started this project. Maybe I will send it to him then he can upload it back to his site then the next person can access it. I don’t know. Any thoughts… please advise.

      John

    • April 6, 2020 at 2:08 pm #168106
      Eric C
      Participant

      Hi John,
      there are several ways to share your file. The easiest way would be, if you have an account for soundcloud.com, box.com, or dropbox.com, you could upload it there. The accounts are free of charge, you just have to register. Another way is to send it via mail, if your provider allows this large file.

      Eric

    • April 6, 2020 at 2:28 pm #168107
      John H
      Participant

      Let me know if there is a better way to share this than posting it on my Soundcloud account and having you upload the file.

    • April 6, 2020 at 3:05 pm #168110
      bluesheki
      Participant

      Use We Transfer. After the upload you can have a download link created,
      and this link you can share. ( You have to click the three pionts )
      It works with MP3

      Blue

    • April 6, 2020 at 3:46 pm #168119
      Eric C
      Participant

      Your contribution was really good, John! Great sound and playing! I managed to download your file as an mp3-file by using a program which only runs on Mac (Audio Hijack). So, it might be a good idea to share it via We Transfer.

      Eric

    • April 6, 2020 at 4:41 pm #168131
      AndréM
      Participant

      No questions, waiting for the call.
      I useally use Google Drive to upload the link.
      I agree if we could have the players list, to be rdy, when our turn comes.

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:09 pm #168135
      Craig S
      Participant

      Hey guys, to keep things consistent I have created a box account that we can all use.

      Box account is http://www.box.com username is [email protected] pwd = AMJammers001

      I will maintain it.

      I have copied Johns fine performance into the audio folder. Great effort John.
      I have added extra time to the overall track so its about 9 minutes, plenty for everyone. Lets keep it to about 24 bars each ( a guideline NOT a rule!). I have converted it to a wav file as this has a better quality. Can we all save in that format?

      Andre can you download and perform next, then upload to the same folder with your name in the file.
      then Sunburst (if you can only do video, no problem I can strip the audio from the file and edit into the track.)
      then Eric C
      then Bluesheki

      Is that Okay???

      BTW I am in Australia so the time variation makes it a challenge to all be active at the same time. So bear with me.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:22 pm #168136
      John H
      Participant

      Thanks for the compliments. No biggie, just jammin’. Very cool Craig. Thanks for your efforts. If I am too long, loud or long feel free to edit as needed. I will not take offense.

      John

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:28 pm #168137
      Craig S
      Participant

      No that was great all very good!!
      John can you please see if you can access and upload something to the box account ?

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:29 pm #168138
      John H
      Participant

      Yep hold on.

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:34 pm #168139
      John H
      Participant

      I successfully got in using the password and username provided and then uploaded my recorded file which you can delete if you want. It works great. Thanks.

      John

    • April 6, 2020 at 5:36 pm #168140
      Craig S
      Participant

      Thats awesome thanks John.. I think we have something going on here people!!!!

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 6:17 pm #168142
      AndréM
      Participant

      Ok mine is done and uploaded

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:17 pm #168153
      Craig S
      Participant

      Yeah thats a great performance Andre, but what we want is to record ourselves from the point where the previous musician ended, not from the beginning. its all good now I have edited it and uploaded to the box folder.

      Also can we save as a wav file please.

      Okay so next up we have sunburst. Hopefully you have a handle on your DAW by now.(If not just do a video and I will take it from there
      Go here Box account is http://www.box.com username is [email protected] pwd = AMJammers001

      in the audio folder download Andres contribution and add yours. Andres finishes at around 2minutes 25 seconds so record yourself from that point. Then upload your file to the box account.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:19 pm #168154
      AndréM
      Participant

      Yeah its what i thought after doing it.
      I can red0 if need be.

      AndreM

      AndréM

      • April 6, 2020 at 7:23 pm #168155
        Craig S
        Participant

        No problem Andre. I have fixed it.

        Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 7:57 pm #168162
      sunburst
      Blocked

      i’m going to take a back seat.. i pm’d you Craig.. not not going into here.. anyway. everybody just have fun and keep learning sharing what you learn and enjoy

      • April 6, 2020 at 8:07 pm #168163
        Craig S
        Participant

        Okay thanks for letting us know sunburst.

        Wish You Were Here

    • April 6, 2020 at 8:20 pm #168164
      Craig S
      Participant

      Okay so next up we have Eric C.
      Go here Box account is http://www.box.com username is [email protected] pwd = AMJammers001

      in the audio folder download Andres contribution and add your recording. Andres finishes at around 2minutes 25 seconds so record yourself from that point. Then upload your mix to the box account. save as a WAV file if possible.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 7, 2020 at 4:21 am #168176
      Eric C
      Participant

      Hey guys,

      I’ve just uploaded the new mix with my contribution to the box folder. Hope you like it. This project is great fun!
      @JohnH and @Andre : Your contribution was great!

      Eric

    • April 7, 2020 at 5:19 am #168178
      Craig S
      Participant

      Great effort Eric C. Loved it!! Nice Tone

      next we have Bluesheki
      Go here Box account is http://www.box.com username is [email protected] pwd = AMJammers001

      in the audio folder download The file ep116_JohnH_Andre_EricC.wav and add your recording. EricC finishes at around 3minutes 50 seconds so record yourself from that point. Then upload your mix to the box account. save as a WAV file if possible.

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 7, 2020 at 6:42 am #168189
      John H
      Participant

      Wow!! Andre and Eric I love your contributions. I had a smile from ear to ear listening to you guys ramp it up! You guys tear it up!

      John

    • April 7, 2020 at 6:56 am #168193
      bluesheki
      Participant

      Unfortunately I have to go to work. I have night shift and can record my part in about 20 hours.
      I hope that is not a problem. In the meantime, someone else can continue.

      Blue

    • April 7, 2020 at 9:05 am #168200
      AndréM
      Participant

      Yeah i agree, lets try to more AMers involved.
      That way its going to get blue a changge to do his part

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 7, 2020 at 9:31 am #168201
      Tremelow
      Participant

      Great idea, Craig. I will pass this time, but I may be in some time later.

    • April 7, 2020 at 5:03 pm #168222
      AndréM
      Participant

      John and Eric you guys nailed it.
      I think this jam session is going to be a blast.
      Altho we play different it goes well together.
      Again Craig suoer good idea my friend.
      I wouldnt mind doing it again.
      Just a tought, if we dont get enough people we could do another round, just sayin.
      Just imagine if we could do that on a stage.

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 7, 2020 at 7:39 pm #168228
      Craig S
      Participant

      Okay Guys Bluesheki has been delayed with work so I will jump in.

      Bluesheki my solo ends at 5 minutes 19 seconds so record yourself from that point.

      Box account is http://www.box.com username is [email protected] pwd = AMJammers001

      The name of the latest file is 4ep116_johnH_Andre_EricC_Craig.wav

      Wish You Were Here

    • April 7, 2020 at 8:35 pm #168232
      John H
      Participant

      Thanks Andre but you did pretty well yourself. The whole thing rocks. Going to bed. Nite.

      John

    • April 7, 2020 at 8:40 pm #168233
      AndréM
      Participant

      Nite John.
      Craig that was top notch.

      AndreM

      AndréM

      • April 7, 2020 at 9:16 pm #168234
        Craig S
        Participant

        Thanks Andre!

        Wish You Were Here

    • April 7, 2020 at 9:55 pm #168237
      AndréM
      Participant

      Here is what i found for next jam: LEG002, EP030, 024, 051, 048, 044, 041, 092, 171, 203, 225, 220,290.

      AndreM

      AndréM

    • April 8, 2020 at 2:57 am #168251
      Eric C
      Participant

      Craig, your contribution was beautiful! Love the sound! Awesome playing!

      My ideas for the next sessions:
      EP290, 119, 063, 074, 306, or any other. I’d also be ready for any of Andre’s suggestions. I’m completely open for any Jam Track, as long as it contains some notes. 🙂

      Eric

    • April 8, 2020 at 3:24 am #168253
      bluesheki
      Participant

      Hey guys, the night shift is over and I’m back on my guitar.
      Thanks Craig for your jump in. Your different parts sound incredible.
      I really have to make an effort now. 🙂

    • April 8, 2020 at 6:03 am #168258
      bluesheki
      Participant

      I uploaded my part to the box.
      I’ve been on my feet for 32 hours now, and that’s the best i’m getting out of my fingers right now.
      Hope you like my attampt
      Sorry Craig i accidentally deleted your name from the file name.
      I think it’s time for me to go to sleep. 😉

      Blue

      • April 8, 2020 at 7:25 am #168263
        Craig S
        Participant

        Great effort Blue, well done. I have posted the final performance in a new thread.

        AMJammers Inc.

        Wish You Were Here

    • April 8, 2020 at 6:44 am #168260
      John H
      Participant

      Hey Blue nice work. I just listened to it with coffee. Thanks I know you are tired. I enjoy listening to it!!

      John

    • April 8, 2020 at 9:14 am #168277
      Eric C
      Participant

      Nice work indeed, Blue! Good job!

      Eric

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